I was checking out GW's LotR strategy mini game with the thought of possibly getting it for my son for his birthday. Then I noticed that the starter set sells for $75 CDN and really doesn't include many figs. I'm curious if it's the same price in the US or if, like many miniature/board games, it's a whole lot cheaper there?

I was checking out GW's LotR strategy mini game with the thought of possibly getting it for my son for his birthday. Then I noticed that the starter set sells for $75 CDN and really doesn't include many figs. I'm curious if it's the same price in the US or if, like many miniature/board games, it's a whole lot cheaper there?

They've got it priced a couple of different ways on their website. 70 bucks US for the hobby set, but 60 bucks for the basic game.

You'll probably be able to find it cheaper on-line, but due to Games Workshop's weird web policies, you generally have to contact the store via phone or email to actually place the order.

edit - looks like The War Store sells these minis at a discount, but I'm not sure if it'd be worth it once you factor in shipping costs to Canada.

« Last Edit: January 14, 2009, 08:03:43 PM by kadnod »

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I forgot to thank everyone for the feedback earlier, so a belated thanks. With the current exchange rate on the CDN $ + shipping it's looking like it's just as cheap to buy here, if not cheaper. After some thought I've decided to just go with some Battlelore or Star Wars Mini's expansions for my son's birthday. I wanted to intro my son to the painting side of things and I recently across some nice examples of painted Battlelore figs, so I think will start with those.